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Get Access To All JobsAs an S&C Electric team member, you’ll work on projects that have real-world impact. You’ll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has more than a 100-year history of innovation and has been 100% employee-owned since 2012. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the electrical industry. You will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid. Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We’re big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively.
Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow’s energy challenges and become an employee-owner.
Hours
- 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (Mon-Fri) On-Site
Compensation
At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, and we are committed to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated annual base salary range for this position is $87,758 - $116,285. Individual pay within this salary range is determined by several compensable factors, including performance, knowledge, job-related skills and experience, and relevant education or training. This role is also eligible for S&C’s annual incentive plan (AIP), subject to eligibility criteria.
Join Our Team as a Welding Engineer II!
The Welding Engineer II will help coordinate and assist with production welding projects within Manufacturing Engineering. These may vary from welding procedure development, equipment set-up and programming, quality improvement, cost reduction, and specification of Capital Expense equipment purchases. This position is for a self-motivated, goal-driven engineer who displays an aptitude in many aspects of manufacturing and welding technology and an ability to successfully drive projects to completion. This person will report to Leadership within Manufacturing Engineering.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
- Support and lead projects in the welding fabrication processes using the latest industry techniques to ensure processes are safe, efficient, and effective. Use concepts that incorporate Lean, 5-S and flow line concepts.
- Perform hands-on welding procedure development using procedure testing practices, visual, NDT, and destructive testing methods.
- Provide written welding procedure specifications and documents, including WPS, quality control documents, and work instructions.
- Perform set-up and programming of Automated welding process equipment including robotic welders. Ability to learn Cloos and Fanuc controller programming and functionality.
- Updating files and programs that support manufacturing processes because of design engineering changes, including routings, BOM’s, prints and machine programs.
- Actively lead teams in problem solving to drive results and improvements using structural team problem solving techniques such as A3 and Four-Step Problem Solving.
- Lead in the investigation and implementation of new welding technology / CapEX Projects to improve cost and efficiency of producing products.
- Assist in the day-to-day resolution of problems arising on the production floor.
- Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, most notably, internal customers and suppliers.
- Demonstrate commitment to meeting and supporting departmental, divisional, and company goals/objectives/strategies.
- Demonstrate proficient report preparation, presentation, and listening skills.
- Demonstrate a high regard for people by treating them with dignity, respect, fairness and consistency.
- Set a good example of behavior, attitude and teamwork both within and between departments.
- Adapt to changes; shows commitment to change and continuous improvement.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
Education & Minimum Qualifications:
Required
Bachelor's degree (B.Sc.) in Welding, Welding Technology, or other related Engineering field with a demonstrated experience in the core competencies of Welding Fabrication of 3 years or more.
Certifications & Licenses:
Preferred
- CWI - Certified Welding Inspector
- CWEng - Certified Welding Engineer
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Required
- 3+ years of demonstrated experience in the core competencies of Welding Fabrication.
- Advanced knowledge of industry welding processes including GMAW, GTAW, RSW and Stud Welding.
- Experience reading and interpreting blueprint and CAD drawings including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerances (GD&T).
- Familiarity with Robotic programming and its application with welding and fabrication processes.
- Technical knowledge of welding processes, equipment and/or support services and other relevant manufacturing activities.
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, to clearly present ideas in a variety of forums.
- Familiarity with Tool Design and Tool Building, and its application with welding and fabrication processes.
Preferred
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Principles and demonstrated implementation of the lean principles & key performance indicators.
- Experience using Microsoft Excel to analyze operational metrics.
- Knowledgeable with Roboplan programming software.
- Understanding of CAD design software.
Major Physical Demands:
- Sitting - Continuously required to remain in a stationary position and perform desk-based tasks.
- Walking - Occasionally required to walk moderate distances.
- Manual Dexterity - Infrequently required to use hand-eye coordination to control both hands and arms for a full range of motion to operate equipment/machinery/power tools/office productivity equipment.
- Ascending / Descending - Occasionally ascending or descending ladders/stairs/scaffolding/ramps/poles.
- Observation / Eyesight - infrequently required to observe details at close range, including depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to differentiate between colors.
- Communication - Continuously required to talk and hear, in person and by phone/conference calls.
- Travel - Infrequently required to travel and work extended hours when necessary. May be required to travel overnight and internationally.
Environmental & Hazardous Conditions:
- Continuously working indoors/outdoors in an air-conditioned/non-air-conditioned office/manufacturing/site-based environment.
- Occasionally exposure to fumes/vapors/dust/gases/odors/mist/toxic chemicals/radiation/vibration/grease/oils/radiation/lasers/other etc.
- Occasionally exposed to low/moderate/high noise levels including machinery/vehicles/forklifts/office equipment/office traffic etc.
- Occasionally working around energized equipment with the risk of electrocution/scalding/burns/other etc.
- Infrequently exposed to wet humid/outdoor weather/extreme cold (non-weather)/extreme heat (non-weather) conditions/other etc.
- Infrequently working with machinery with moving parts/vehicles/forklifts/heavy machinery/sharp objects/other etc.
Ready to make an impact and become an employee-owner? Apply now to join our inclusive and innovative team! Explore open positions.
S&C Electric is committed to equal-opportunity employment. All employees and applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at TAsupport@sandc.com.
No fixed deadline
In 1909, S&C Electric Company transformed the delivery of safe, reliable electricity with the invention of the Liquid Power Fuse. Today, as the world faces extreme weather events and the demand for electricity grows, S&C continues to innovate and advance the electrical grid, ensuring reliable and resilient power for homes, communities, and critical infrastructure around the world.
With a diverse, global workforce and core values around integrity, safety, and quality, S&C is a trusted industry leader and top workplace that offers meaningful careers to more than 3,500 team members. As a people-first organization, S&C is committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative workplace where team members advance their careers through robust talent-development programs and involved leadership.
S&C’s deeply rooted belief diversity fosters greater creativity, innovation, and success guides the company to advance and sustain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture.
S&C provides a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):
- Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical & Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account (HSA), Group Life Insurance, optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program and Family Forming Benefits (i.e., Adoption and Fertility support).
- Leave Benefits: Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves, Paid Parental Time and Military Leave.
- Retirement Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP) offering traditional and Roth 401(k) options and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component; KSOP participants can receive annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings (3% Core, up to 3.5% Match, Variable Periodic).
As an S&C Electric team member, you’ll work on projects that have real-world impact. You’ll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has more than a 100-year history of innovation and has been 100% employee-owned since 2012. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the electrical industry. You will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid. Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We’re big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively.
Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow’s energy challenges and become an employee-owner.
Hours
- 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (Mon-Fri) On-Site
Compensation
At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, and we are committed to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated annual base salary range for this position is $87,758 - $116,285. Individual pay within this salary range is determined by several compensable factors, including performance, knowledge, job-related skills and experience, and relevant education or training. This role is also eligible for S&C’s annual incentive plan (AIP), subject to eligibility criteria.
Join Our Team as a Welding Engineer II!
The Welding Engineer II will help coordinate and assist with production welding projects within Manufacturing Engineering. These may vary from welding procedure development, equipment set-up and programming, quality improvement, cost reduction, and specification of Capital Expense equipment purchases. This position is for a self-motivated, goal-driven engineer who displays an aptitude in many aspects of manufacturing and welding technology and an ability to successfully drive projects to completion. This person will report to Leadership within Manufacturing Engineering.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
- Support and lead projects in the welding fabrication processes using the latest industry techniques to ensure processes are safe, efficient, and effective. Use concepts that incorporate Lean, 5-S and flow line concepts.
- Perform hands-on welding procedure development using procedure testing practices, visual, NDT, and destructive testing methods.
- Provide written welding procedure specifications and documents, including WPS, quality control documents, and work instructions.
- Perform set-up and programming of Automated welding process equipment including robotic welders. Ability to learn Cloos and Fanuc controller programming and functionality.
- Updating files and programs that support manufacturing processes because of design engineering changes, including routings, BOM’s, prints and machine programs.
- Actively lead teams in problem solving to drive results and improvements using structural team problem solving techniques such as A3 and Four-Step Problem Solving.
- Lead in the investigation and implementation of new welding technology / CapEX Projects to improve cost and efficiency of producing products.
- Assist in the day-to-day resolution of problems arising on the production floor.
- Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, most notably, internal customers and suppliers.
- Demonstrate commitment to meeting and supporting departmental, divisional, and company goals/objectives/strategies.
- Demonstrate proficient report preparation, presentation, and listening skills.
- Demonstrate a high regard for people by treating them with dignity, respect, fairness and consistency.
- Set a good example of behavior, attitude and teamwork both within and between departments.
- Adapt to changes; shows commitment to change and continuous improvement.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
Education & Minimum Qualifications:
Required
Bachelor's degree (B.Sc.) in Welding, Welding Technology, or other related Engineering field with a demonstrated experience in the core competencies of Welding Fabrication of 3 years or more.
Certifications & Licenses:
Preferred
- CWI - Certified Welding Inspector
- CWEng - Certified Welding Engineer
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Required
- 3+ years of demonstrated experience in the core competencies of Welding Fabrication.
- Advanced knowledge of industry welding processes including GMAW, GTAW, RSW and Stud Welding.
- Experience reading and interpreting blueprint and CAD drawings including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerances (GD&T).
- Familiarity with Robotic programming and its application with welding and fabrication processes.
- Technical knowledge of welding processes, equipment and/or support services and other relevant manufacturing activities.
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, to clearly present ideas in a variety of forums.
- Familiarity with Tool Design and Tool Building, and its application with welding and fabrication processes.
Preferred
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Principles and demonstrated implementation of the lean principles & key performance indicators.
- Experience using Microsoft Excel to analyze operational metrics.
- Knowledgeable with Roboplan programming software.
- Understanding of CAD design software.
Major Physical Demands:
- Sitting - Continuously required to remain in a stationary position and perform desk-based tasks.
- Walking - Occasionally required to walk moderate distances.
- Manual Dexterity - Infrequently required to use hand-eye coordination to control both hands and arms for a full range of motion to operate equipment/machinery/power tools/office productivity equipment.
- Ascending / Descending - Occasionally ascending or descending ladders/stairs/scaffolding/ramps/poles.
- Observation / Eyesight - infrequently required to observe details at close range, including depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to differentiate between colors.
- Communication - Continuously required to talk and hear, in person and by phone/conference calls.
- Travel - Infrequently required to travel and work extended hours when necessary. May be required to travel overnight and internationally.
Environmental & Hazardous Conditions:
- Continuously working indoors/outdoors in an air-conditioned/non-air-conditioned office/manufacturing/site-based environment.
- Occasionally exposure to fumes/vapors/dust/gases/odors/mist/toxic chemicals/radiation/vibration/grease/oils/radiation/lasers/other etc.
- Occasionally exposed to low/moderate/high noise levels including machinery/vehicles/forklifts/office equipment/office traffic etc.
- Occasionally working around energized equipment with the risk of electrocution/scalding/burns/other etc.
- Infrequently exposed to wet humid/outdoor weather/extreme cold (non-weather)/extreme heat (non-weather) conditions/other etc.
- Infrequently working with machinery with moving parts/vehicles/forklifts/heavy machinery/sharp objects/other etc.
Ready to make an impact and become an employee-owner? Apply now to join our inclusive and innovative team! Explore open positions.
S&C Electric is committed to equal-opportunity employment. All employees and applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at TAsupport@sandc.com.
No fixed deadline
In 1909, S&C Electric Company transformed the delivery of safe, reliable electricity with the invention of the Liquid Power Fuse. Today, as the world faces extreme weather events and the demand for electricity grows, S&C continues to innovate and advance the electrical grid, ensuring reliable and resilient power for homes, communities, and critical infrastructure around the world.
With a diverse, global workforce and core values around integrity, safety, and quality, S&C is a trusted industry leader and top workplace that offers meaningful careers to more than 3,500 team members. As a people-first organization, S&C is committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative workplace where team members advance their careers through robust talent-development programs and involved leadership.
S&C’s deeply rooted belief diversity fosters greater creativity, innovation, and success guides the company to advance and sustain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture.
S&C provides a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):
- Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical & Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account (HSA), Group Life Insurance, optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program and Family Forming Benefits (i.e., Adoption and Fertility support).
- Leave Benefits: Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves, Paid Parental Time and Military Leave.
- Retirement Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP) offering traditional and Roth 401(k) options and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component; KSOP participants can receive annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings (3% Core, up to 3.5% Match, Variable Periodic).
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Welding Engineer
Verify your credential equivalency before applying
A three-year bachelor's degree in metallurgical, mechanical, or materials engineering from outside the U.S. may need a credential evaluation to satisfy EB-2 or EB-3 degree requirements. Get a NACES-member evaluation completed before your first employer conversation.
Target employers with active PERM filing histories
Manufacturing plants, defense contractors, and aerospace OEMs file PERM applications regularly for Welding Engineers. Search DOL PERM disclosure data to identify employers who have sponsored this occupation before, not just those who mention it in job postings.
Search green card sponsoring jobs on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters Welding Engineer roles by employers with employment-based sponsorship history, saving you from applying to postings that won't lead to a green card. Start your search there to focus your effort on verified sponsoring employers.
Understand how the prevailing wage shapes your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your Welding Engineer role and location before PERM can be filed. Look up the applicable wage level using the OFLC Wage Search so you can evaluate any offer against the PERM threshold.
Ask about PERM timeline before accepting an offer
PERM recruitment and audit risk can add six to eighteen months before your I-140 is even filed. Ask hiring managers directly whether they have in-house immigration counsel and whether they've sponsored Welding Engineers through PERM before.
Align your O*NET profile to your actual job duties
The PERM application must describe duties matching the O*NET Welding Engineer occupation profile. If your role involves non-standard duties like robotic welding system design or NDT oversight, work with your employer's counsel to document that scope accurately from day one.
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Find Welding Engineer JobsWelding Engineer Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Welding Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Welding Engineer positions typically qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers when a bachelor's degree in engineering is required, or under EB-2 when the role requires an advanced degree or the candidate holds strong specialized credentials. Your employer determines the classification based on the actual minimum requirements of the position, not your personal qualifications above that threshold.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for Welding Engineers?
H-1B sponsorship is temporary, subject to an annual lottery, and tied to a specific employer. A green card through PERM and I-140 is permanent, has no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries, and eventually gives you unrestricted work authorization. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone can take six to eighteen months before the I-140 is filed, making the overall process significantly longer than an H-1B transfer.
What does the PERM process look like for a Welding Engineer position?
Your employer must first conduct a supervised DOL recruitment campaign to show no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. Once that recruitment window closes, the PERM application is submitted to DOL for certification. If certified, the employer files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. You then apply for adjustment of status or go through consular processing, depending on your current immigration status.
How do I find Welding Engineer jobs where the employer will sponsor a green card?
Not every Welding Engineer posting mentions green card sponsorship, and many employers only sponsor candidates they've already interviewed. Migrate Mate lets you filter roles by employers with documented employment-based sponsorship history, so you can prioritize applications to companies that have actually filed PERM applications for engineering roles rather than guessing from job description language.
Can I switch employers after my PERM is approved but before I get my green card?
Once your I-140 is approved and you've been in adjustment-of-status proceedings for 180 days or more, portability rules under AC21 allow you to change to a same or similar Welding Engineer role without losing your place in the queue. The new role must be in a substantially similar occupational classification. Changing employers before I-140 approval generally requires restarting the PERM process entirely.
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